The new Rector of the University of Stuttgart will begin a six-year term on October 1, 2024. On October 1, he will succeed Professor Wolfram Ressel, who did not stand for re-election after three terms in office.
On his first day in office, the new Rector delivered a brief video message to the university’s members and staff. Peter Middendorf expressed his gratitude to the university committees for their confidence in the new Rectorate and thanked his predecessor for his successful leadership. The new Rector also offered an initial glimpse into his priorities for the upcoming term.
Chancellor Anna Steiger and Vice Rector for Information Technology (CIO), Dr. Simone Rehm, will remain full-time members of the upcoming Rectorate. As permanent adjuncts, the Vice Rectors were newly elected at the suggestion of Peter Middendorf. Professor Manfred Bischoff from the Institute for Structural Mechanics has been elected as Vice Rector for Research and Sustainable Development. He was also a member of the previous rectorate. The new Vice Rector for Teaching and Continuing Education will be the former Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, Professor Michael-Jörg Oesterle from the Institute of Business Administration. Professor Alexander Brem from the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Science was elected Vice Rector for Science Transfer and International Affairs. The Vice Rector for Early Career Researchers and Diversity is Professor Judith Tonhauser from the Institute of Linguistics.
The formal handover of office from Wolfram Ressel to Peter Middendorf is scheduled for October 2.